Thermals on the latest Prescotts?

[DCB_AU]

Remove/uninstal the devies in Device Manager. Sometimes this does the trick and they instal correctly.

Then again instalation sometimes requires separate instal directly from the CD itself.

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[tomr23]

hi guys,
just reading the thread regarding the high temps...
im just about to buy/build a p4 system, the 530 running at 3ghz with some ddr 2 ram etc etc.
Do i require any extra cooling for this chip then? Everywhere I read theres a lot about these chips running hot....

 

[mozzartusm]

We need to have a long discussion about this. How much money are you willing to spend, and what parts do you have now? I would put the brakes on the 3.0 and consider the 3.4 if you get the correct model and stepping you will be able to use the multiplier unlock feature.

<b>Ned Flanders said that im a BAD ASS</b> :lol:
Intel 550(3.4)@4.2
ASUS P5AD2-E-Prem
Ballistix PC5300@DDR2 780
ATI Radeon X800XL
TT 680W PSU

 

[tomr23]

At the moment i have a celeron overclocked and its just not cutting it as you can imagine!

This is what im considering putting together (prices are in Australian dollars):

GV-RX70P256V ATI Radeon X700PRO 256MB,128bit,PCIEx16, $399
Intel Pentium IV '530' 3.00Ghz 800Mhz LGA775 $309
WD1600JD 160GB, 7200rpm, 8Mb Cache, SATA $159
512MB Corsair 240-pin DDR2 XMS2-4200 non-ECC, $139
P5GDC-V-Deluxe I915G/ICH6R/PCIEx16/DDR COMBO/8USB2.0/SATA/GbLAN/1394/ATX $279
Antec "Solution Series" SLK1650 ATX 350W Black/Beige Midi Case $129

I know the new 6 (ie: P4 640 3.2ghz is aussie $465) range is out for the P4 now, and it offers cooler temps and 2mb cache, but the base model at 3.2ghz costs almost another $150 on top of the p4 530 im wanting to get. The 540 (next model up on the 530) is $60 more than the 530, hence why I have gone with that one.

Im at least hoping having the 775 board with ddr 2 allows me some scope for upgrade, but as ddr2 rams gets faster I guess your mobo also needs to be able to handle that too.
I think the board I have picked is not bad for the price, offering pci xpress, ddr2 etc.
Im intending to play a few games on this system, as well as do some video editing etc from stuff I have filmed on my digital video.

 

[mozzartusm]

I wouldnt get that board, it has had compatiblilty issues. I love my ASUS board but stay away from the one you listed. You need to get one of the 925XE boards like the P5AD2-E-Premium

<b>Ned Flanders said that im a BAD ASS</b> :lol:
Intel 550(3.4)@4.2
ASUS P5AD2-E-Prem
Ballistix PC5300@DDR2 780
ATI Radeon X800XL
TT 680W PSU

 

[slvr_phoenix]

Antec "Solution Series" SLK1650 ATX 350W Black/Beige Midi Case $129

Is anyone else worried about the budget 350W power supply?

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2x512MB CorsairXMS3200C2 in DC, Leadtek A6600GT TDH, 2xHitachi 60GB in RAID1</font color=white></pre><p>

 

[Rugger]

LOL - Just a little bit! That setup will put a serious strain on that PSU. He'd be better off going with the Sonata for $99 and a 380W Antec. Better yet - and this is my recommendation - get the <A HREF="http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA21102" target="_new">Enermax 535W Whisper II model EG565P</A> for $89 and the <A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-152&depa=1" target="_new">Antec Solution Series SLK3000-B</A> for $55. Total price = $144 and a lot better than what he has listed...JMHO.

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[mozzartusm]

I was so concerned about the Mobo that I didnt even see that one. Good catch!

<b>Ned Flanders said that im a BAD ASS</b> :lol:
Intel 550(3.4)@4.2
ASUS P5AD2-E-Prem
Ballistix PC5300@DDR2 780
ATI Radeon X800XL
TT 680W PSU

 

[mozzartusm]

Hey Rugger! I hit 4.6Ghz but very unstable. Im going to put all my attention on my RAM for now. My RAM is running Mach 5. We call that being"SKINT BACK". Ive got screen shots of 100% bandwidth

<b>Ned Flanders said that im a BAD ASS</b> :lol:
Intel 550(3.4)@4.2
ASUS P5AD2-E-Prem
Ballistix PC5300@DDR2 780
ATI Radeon X800XL
TT 680W PSU

 

[tomr23]

Thanx for the advice guys.
Im now trying to get a P4 630 cpu now...runs cooler etc.
And i'll look into a different board and case too then....damn!

 

[endyen]

If you are looking for a new mobo and chip, may as well take a look at the A64s. They generally perform better than a like priced Intel setup, run cooler, and the s939 boards will also support dual core chips.
Amd's chips do a better job of 64 bit as well.
My how things have changed. Intel's chips are plagued with heat issues, and related instability, while Amd's are much cooler, and more stable.

 

[mozzartusm]

Dont let me talk you out of an ASUS, just not that particular model. The best board on the market for the Intel 500 or 600 series is their P5AD2-E-Premium.

<b>Ned Flanders said that im a BAD ASS</b> :lol:
Intel 550(3.4)@4.2 Posted 4.6Ghz but unstable
ASUS P5AD2-E-Prem
Ballistix PC2 5300@DDR2 780
ATI Radeon X800XL
TT 680W PSU

 

[Rugger]

I hit 4.6Ghz but very unstable.

SWEET! Still using water? When will you be going sub-zero? Make that puppy colder than a witches titty in a brass bra in an icestorm and she'll simmer on down!

My RAM is running Mach 5. We call that being"SKINT BACK". Ive got screen shots of 100% bandwidth.

You're whippin that RAM like a red-headed stepchild! You gonna go the OCZ VX route? ...when the bank has enough money to support your loan

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[RichPLS]

simma down now! [/SNL}

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So I got me a pen and paper And I made up my own little sign</pre><p></font color=red>

 

[Rugger]

LOL! I was wondering if anyone was going to catch that! :lol:

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[mozzartusm]

Yep, still using water. I have got to figure out what has me stuck where I am before taking a chance on screwing my system with the nitro. Heat isnt the problem, its something else. Im still tinkering with some ideas but I did pull off something else last night. Check this out! At the top make sure that 3DMark05 is blacked out. Make sure that you choose Intel P4 from the first dropdown list and then choose X800XL under the chipset list. Then hit the SHOW ME THE PROJECTS tab.
<A HREF="http://service.futuremark.com/servlet/Index?pageid=/orb/projectsearch" target="_new">http://service.futuremark.com/servlet/Index?pageid=/orb/projectsearch</A>

<b>Ned Flanders said that im a BAD ASS</b> :lol:
Intel 550(3.4)@4.2 Posted 4.6Ghz but unstable
ASUS P5AD2-E-Prem
Ballistix PC2 5300@DDR2 780
ATI Radeon X800XL
TT 680W PSU

 

[tomr23]

well im now going for the newer p4 630...still at 3ghz but has the 2mb of cache, some 64bit extensions as well as running a hell of a lot cooler than the 5 series so im a lot happier with that.

 

[mozzartusm]

I wish I had one of the new 600 series. Ive got my eye on one of the 3.73 EE's but DAMN thats alot of money. If you want the best mobo for that cpu then its going to be the ASUS P5AD2-E-Premium without a doubt.

Intel P4 550(3.4)<font color=red>@4.2 posted 4.8</font color=red>
ASUS P5AD2-E-Prem
Ballistix PC2 5300@<font color=red>DDR2 780</font color=red>
ATI Radeon X800XL <font color=red>459/609</font color=red>
TT 680W PSU